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Check this Out: Annual Yosemite Indian Big Time June 16-17
If you’re in Yosemite Valley this weekend be sure to check out the annual Yosemite Indian Big Time at the Indian Village June 16th and 17th. There will be Indian crafts and traditional cultural activities, games and dancing. This is a very special even that few National Parks enjoy. So stop by the Indian Village…
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Tuolumne Campground Opens for Season
Tuolumne campground is now open and in operation. Sites are available on a first come-first served basis until July 14th when 1/2 the campground will be open for reservations. Tip: To get a site try to be at the registration office a little before checkout time to get campsites as they’re vacated. Some people like…
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Late Night Rockfall Rattles Curry Village
“A small rockfall occurred at 2:53 am on Saturday, June 9 behind Curry Village. The release point for the rockfall was ~550 meters (1800 feet) above the Valley floor, at the top of Staircase Falls. A rock about 20 cubic meters in size (60 tons) fell down the path of Staircase Falls, sweeping additional debris…
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More on Moonbows and a Book You Can’t Afford to do Without
Avid reader Phil wrote me this great email: “I’ve just read your blog on the moonbows and thought it worth a mention that a guy called Michael Frey who lives in the valley and works (or worked) at the Ansel Adams Gallery has written a superb photographers guide to the valley, it’s a pocket book…
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Campground Openings
Bridalveil Creek, Yosemite Creek, and Porcupine Flat Campground are now open and available on a first come-first served basis. Remember that some of these campgrounds are not advisable for RV’s or autos with trailers. Technorati Tags: yosemite, travel, California, nature, vacation, news, rv, camping, outdoors, recreation
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Let’s Go Catch Some Moonbows
As a photographer, one of the most elusive subjects to photograph in Yosemite are moonbows. Though they may sound like it, moonbows are not a type of fish. Moonbows are rainbows that appear when moonlight strikes Lower Yosemite Fall just right. Unfortunately, until now photographing one has relied heavily on chance but that has all…
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Get Your Photos On Yosemite Blog
Lots of people ask, “how can I get my photos on Yosemite Blog?” Well it’s easy if you have a Flickr account. Simply tag your Yosemite photos with yosemiteblogcom. Your photos will show up in the sidebar for everyone to see. To see the most interesting photos tagged yosemiteblogcom you check out http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=yosemiteblogcom&m=tags&s=int For the…
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In the Footsteps of John Muir
Having been born and raised in the area I’ve always been keen on the idea of retracing John Muir’s original route into Yosemite but always get lost in the Greeley Hill-Coulterville area where his route becomes more cross country. For Donna and Peter Thomas though the dream is now a reality as the Santa Cruz…
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Drowning Victim ID’d
The body of a man found in the Merced River below Vernal Falls footbridge has been positively identified as that of a Santa Clara visitor who disappeared on May 19th after he plunged into the swift flowing river. FresnoBee.com: Updates: Yosemite drowning victim ID’d: “Park spokeswoman Adrienne Freeman said the body of Kiran Yellajyosula, 27,…
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Play it Safe with Lightning
Afternoon thunderstorms are an almost daily experience in the Sierra and Yosemite with hundredss of lightning strikes recorded each day. That’s why it’s especially important to know what to do should you be caught in a thunderstorm. The National Weather Service has prepared some tips that can help prevent you from becoming a victim if…